PostDoc in Computer Science with a focus on Human-Centered AI

We seek applications from motivated individuals who want to continue their research career doing a PostDoc within the area of Human-centered AI at the School of Engineering in Jönköping. 

The Department of Computer Science and Informatics provides academic programmes in subjects ranging from software engineering and embedded systems to user experience design and cybersecurity, and is also conducting research in associated areas. Our education programmes are developed in close collaboration with the surrounding industry and have a yearly intake of about 300 students. Computer Science is an expanding area at the School of Engineering, and we are hiring several assistant professors, postdocs and doctoral students. For more information about our department, visit our website. 

The newly established Human-Centered Technology group at CSI focuses on designing, developing, and evaluating technologies that make our lives easier and better with us, the end user, in mind. Overall, we carry out fundamental and applied research in different areas of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) such as visualization, human-centered design, privacy, graphical design, and human-centered AI. We are looking for passionate and innovative researchers and teachers who want to contribute to and expand our group!

We offer you:

• A dynamic working environment at a collaborative, internationally connected, and globally oriented university
• The opportunity to investigate state-of-the-art topics in human-AI communication and contribute to advancing the field
• The possibility to continue your academic career within computer science and our department
• Teaching in programmes with strong industry connections, where all students gain hands-on experience through internships
• A workplace located in the city centre of Jönköping, surrounded by beautiful nature and lakes

More information about Jönköping University as a workplace, conditions and benifits. 

Work tasks

The research for this position will be within the project XPECT (How to Tailor Explanations from AI Systems to Users' Expectations), funded by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). In this project, we tackle the challenge of building explanations from AI systems adapted to human expectations.

As a postdoc within the XPECT project, you will be expected to conduct high-quality research (80%), provide support supervising PhD-students and be a part of the research team including, among others, Prof. Maria Riveiro. You will focus on developing and evaluating explanations from AI systems. Your work includes teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.

Qualifications

We invite applications from outstanding researchers with the following qualifications:

• a doctoral degree (not older than three years) in any field relevant to the XPECT project, i.e., Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Human Computer Interaction, Human Robot Interaction or Artificial Intelligence. 
• experience in programming, preferably Python.
• fluent in spoken and written English.

It is meritorious if you have experience in:

• usability studies, user experience design.
• adaptability and personalization based on user models.

Employment details

The position is a temporary employment, for two years, full-time (100%), with a start from 1 November 2025, or according to agreement. Individual salary setting applicable.  

Application

We look forward to receiving your application by August 30, 2025, including the following documents: 

• Cover letter
• CV
• Short statement of your research plans and interests 
• Publication list

The School of Engineering is one of four schools within Jönköping University. We offer attractive technical education at undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct advanced research in several technological areas. The School of Engineering is able to award doctorates in the area of industrial product realization. We collaborate with the surrounding society to develop new technology and spread knowledge to strengthen the competitiveness of companies. We have been awarded the accreditation "Engaged University" by the international organization ACEEU (Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities) and in three categories received the highest rating "Excellent". Working with us, you are close to colleagues in an international environment with great opportunities to influence and develop.

Jönköping University is a modern institution, characterised by internationalisation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We attract highly qualified, inventive and enterprising people from all around the world. We develop new knowledge and share our expertise through solid collaborations with industry and business, the public sector and other higher education institutions. We offer an equal and inclusive workplace and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit www.ju.se

1. Maria Riveiro, +4636-101578

1. Mikael Palmgren, Saco-S, +4636-101647
2. Thomas Axelsson, ST, +4636-101076